Tonganoxie is a small town of 5,484 in Kansas, with a median household income of $71,333
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tonganoxie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tonganoxie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tonganoxie city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Tonganoxie's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tonganoxie costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tonganoxie, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$186,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,163
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tonganoxie's violent crime rate is 191.0 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
191.0 /100k
Property Crime
175.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tonganoxie is served primarily by Tonganoxie.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tonganoxie, KS
National Avg
School District
Tonganoxie
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tonganoxie sees average highs of 40.7°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Tonganoxie's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tonganoxie roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $186,500 and median rent is $1,163/month.
Tonganoxie's violent crime rate is 191.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 175.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tonganoxie are operated by Tonganoxie.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tonganoxie, KS has a population of 5,484, a median household income of $71,333, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tonganoxie averages 40.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches
with about 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tonganoxie, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66086.
The population of Tonganoxie, Kansas is 5,484 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tonganoxie: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $186,500, median household income $71,333, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tonganoxie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
